Racer3 won the "Product of the Year" award in the category "Industrial Robots" during the thirteenth edition of the contest organized by Control Engineering Poland with the aim to reward the best technology and innovations.

The award, presented during the 4.0 Industry Conference held in Warsaw, was preceded by two voting phases for a total duration of 6 months. In the first phase, registered products were screened by a jury whose members were representing universities, technical institutes, media and industry professionals. The product selection was then made available to Control Engineering's readers, who voted Racer3 to a victory.Comau's Racer3 is the latest robot presented to the market and, deservedly, represents a new paradigm in the company's rich technological offering. Built entirely in aluminum and magnesium, Racer3 weighs just 30 kg, and features a maximum reach of 630 mm and payload of 3 kg. Thanks to its compact size and extreme velocity, the robot is perfect for applications such as assembly, material handling, machine tending, dispensing, pick & place, etc., which require maximum precision and velocity in small work spaces.

Comau in profileComau is the worldwide leader in manufacturing flexible, automatic systems and integrating products, processes and services that increase efficiency while lowering overall costs. Headquartered in Turin, Italy, with an international network that spans 17 countries that employ more than 12,600 employees, Comau uses the latest technology and processes to deliver advanced turnkey systems that consistently exceed the expectations of its customers. Comau specializes in body joining & assembly, powertrain machining & assembly, robotics and maintenance, as well as advanced production systems and environmental services for a wide range of industrial sectors. The continuous development of its products and services enables Comau to lead the automation industry in meeting the unique requirements of each customer, and through all phases of the project - from design, implementation and installation, to production start-up and maintenance services.